Dr. Nirav Shah says he’s considering run for Maine governor

Who will replace Janet Mills at the helm? Here’s the latest on Maine’s race for governor.

The Blaine House, residence of Maine's governor, in Augusta. Sept. 5, 2023. (Photo by Jim Neuger/ Maine Morning Star)With Maine Gov. Janet Mills set to term out after eight years, the field for the November 2026 gubernatorial election is packed with candidates with a spectrum of experience and views.  Those running as either Democrats or Republicans will first face off against each other in the June 9, 2026 primaries in an effort to win over the…

Nirav Shah may enter the race to be Maine's next governor

Nirav Shah is considering a run to become Maine’s next governor. The former director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention told the Portland Press Herald on Friday that he was considering a bid for the Democratic nomination for governor. While he isn’t committed to running, Shah didn’t elaborate on a timeline for a decision, the Press Herald reported. Mainers will vote to replace Gov. Janet Mills, who is barred from seeking reel…

Dr. Nirav Shah says he’s considering run for Maine governor

Shah, the face of Maine’s COVID-19 response, was a top federal health official in the Biden administration and has criticized the Trump administration's public health priorities.

Former Maine CDC head Dr. Nirav Shah considering running for governor's office

Dr. Shah says if he runs, it will be as a Democrat.

Dr. Nirav Shah eyes potential bid for Maine governor

Shah, who says he would run as a Democrat, would join a crowded field of nearly 20 candidates. As director of the Maine CDC, he became a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic.